Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award

Recognizing Those Saving Lives and Changing Behaviors

​Each year, the National Safety Council and the General Motors Foundation present the
Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award to individuals or organizations working to improve teen driver safety and save lives.

Car crashes are the #1 cause of death for teens, yet these crashes are preventable. Individuals and organizations across the United States are working to keep teens safer on the roads, and NSC wants to recognize these efforts.

If you know an individual or organization that has made a positive difference in teen driver safety,
submit a nomination form by July 1, 2016. Award winners will be chosen based on evidence of achieving the following outcomes:

Graduated Licensing Protects Teen Drivers

Graduated Driver Licensing systems are proven to reduce crashes involving teen drivers by as much as 40 percent. These systems help maximize teens’ driving experience while minimizing common crash risks such as passenger distraction, nighttime driving and cell phone use.

Share the Message

Never underestimate how effective programs and resources can be when reaching parents and teens. Here are a few to explore:

Safety Leadership Award Nominations

We're looking for individuals or organizations that have made exceptional contributions to reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving teen drivers. Nominations will be accepted until July 1, 2016.